The Philly Special

The Philly Special is a documentary about a daring play during Super Bowl LII that helped the Philadelphia Eagles defeat the Patriots. This moment secured the first Super Bowl championship for the team in 2018. The film examines how this specific tactical decision evolved into a cultural emblem representing the resilience and underdog nature of both the football team and the city of Philadelphia.

Produced by NFL Films and ESPN, the project was directed by Angela Zender and Shannon Furman. The film features appearances by Nick Foles, Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Doug Pederson, along with Kyle Brandt and Angelo Cataldi. The production has a total runtime of 51 minutes.